(A Dog is an Angel's Best Friend Part 4)

She searched and searched throughout the entire precinct but Ella could not locate Nana. She was officially missing! Desperate and worried to find her, Ella rushed over to Chloe's desk with the intention of asking for help. Beforehand, Chloe was sitting at her desk when once again, Lucifer turned up.

Chloe: Lucifer, I told you before, I'm not ready to talk...

Lucifer: Yes, I know, Detective. I pushed too far, put a lot of pressure on you and I'm sorry. But if it's any constellation, I was wondering if I could still help with the case. After all, I am still the LAPD's best consultant. But… if you want me to leave… then I will. Just say the world.

Knowing he would never lie, Chloe knew every word Lucifer said was true. Yet, she couldn't decide if she could allow him to assist her or simply ask him to leave. Even though deep down… Chloe didn't want Lucifer to leave. Luckily, the awkward tension between them was short lived when a worried Ella finally approached them.

Ella: You guys, Nana's missing! I can't find her I've looked everywhere.

Chloe: Okay, Ella, calm down. Now, I'm sure Nana is somewhere safe inside the building.

Lucifer: Yes, perhaps she's near the holding cell. I'm sure the criminals down there are giving her a warm welcome.

Ella: No, she's not, you guys, I've searched there and everywhere else and she's not here. Aw man, this is Buttons all over again.

Chloe: Ella, don't worry, we'll find her. I mean, she couldn't have gotten far. When did you see her last?

Ella: In the lab. I was working on a report when my brother called, Nana was still sleeping and I didn't want to wake her so I left room for like a minute. And I'm positive I kept the door closed the entire time.

Chloe: What about the back door?

Ella: No, she couldn't have gotten out from there because I remember seeing it closed before I left the room and it was still closed when I came back in.

Chloe: Okay, well, do you think someone could've opened the door while you were out and then Nana just slipped right through?

Lucifer: Oh, for crying out loud, if you're truly worried about the little mongrel, just look at the security footage. This is police precinct, so there's bound to be a camera or two that shows you where exactly the little pup ran off to.

As harshly as he spoke of Nana, Chloe and Ella still agreed to look into the security footage, in the hopes of locating Nana.

(City montage song: Wicked Ones by DOROTHY)

Meanwhile, while still following Perez, Dan and Joei began wondering about his involvement with the pet abductions/murder.

Dan: You really think Perez is involved with the petnapping's?

Joei: It is a possibility, Dan. I mean, think about it. He's in charge of the shelter, which means he had easy access to the cameras and did you see the way Nana reacted when she first saw him? She was scarred when he practically tried to prier her out of my hands. Almost as is, she knew exactly who he was, but not in a good way. The question is how and why?

Dan: Well, if that's your case and if your hunch is right, then Perez will lead us to them and then we'll probably know the how and the why.

Soon enough, Dan and Joei found themselves at the port where Perez took a right turn and then parked just outside of what appeared to be an old abandoned building. Upon arriving in the area, Dan and Joei slyly parked a couple blocks away and continued to witness Mr Perez exiting from his car and then walking into the building. Therefore, they were on a stakeout.

A few moments later, another car pulled up in front of the building. This time, the person who emerged from his car was… a tall man wearing a grey hoodie! At the same the second suspect was exiting from his car, Joei was receiving a phone-call from Ella. While still watching the suspect, Joei answered it.

Joei: Hey, Ella. Is everything okay with Nana?

From the other line, Ella was currently in the surveillance room with Lucifer, Chloe and the operator. Once they carefully looked through the footage of Nana's last appearance in the precinct, that was when Ella decided to call and inform Joei of the situation. However, from the moment Ella heard Joei's concerned voice, she began struggle with giving the important information.

Ella: Uh, well… You know how dogs can be like at Nana's age. I mean, one minute they're just sleeping away and the next, they wake-up filled with energy and curiosity and...

Joei: What happened?

Ella: Nana's been dognapped.

Joei: What?!

Dan: Shh! Keep your voice down.

Joei: Sorry. *Whispering* What?! What happened?

Ella: Okay, please don't hate me but I really was watching her, I swear. But then she fell asleep and my brother called, and I didn't want to wake her, so I took my call outside the lab. But while I was out, some guy in a grey hoodie used a piece of meat to lure a Nana out and…

Joei: Wait, wait? Did you say it a man in a grey hoodie?

Ella: Yeah, we looked at the security footage until we cause some guy a grey hoodie, holding a cage, placing Nana into it and then waltzing right out with her trapped inside.

Joei: Did you get a good look at his face?

Ella: Ah, sadly, no. No, he kept his head down the whole time.

Luckily for them, the man across the road proved to be the same person when he opened the backdoor and pulled out… Nana in cage!

Dan: I think we just found him.

Ella: Found who? Where are you guys?

Joei: We're down at the port at this old abandoned building. We followed Perez here. I… may of had a hunch. And right now, the same fella in the grey hoodie has Nana. We have to go in there now.

Dan: Whoa, whoa, Joei, we can't just go in there. We don't know have a warrant or enough evidence for probable cause.

Joei: Dan, there is a suspect who broke into the precinct, kidnapped an innocent little puppy that was in the LAPD's care and is now she's being carried into… Dad knows where. That has to be more than enough probable cause.

Dan: Okay, I understand that, Joei, but we don't know who or what we're dealing with here.

Joei: (Notices a ladder on the side of the building before getting an idea) Yes you do. You see a woman with brown hair and purple highlights, wearing a Black Sidecca ballerina print cami-dress, denim jacket and Black combat boots climbing up the side of a building. And as a police officer, you have to investigate.

Dan: What? (Sees Joei pointing in the direction of the ladder) This is your best plan? Trespassing? Along with breaking and entering?

Lucifer: Oh, trespassing, along with breaking and entering. I most say, I'm a little impressed, little sister.

Dan: Are you sure about this?

Joei: If it proves Perez's involvement, solves a murder, and saves Nana, then yes. Just give me a five-minute head start and then you follow in after me, okay?

Dan: *Pause to think before saying…* Okay. Oh, and can you hand me your phone for a sec? (Joei willingly hand him her phone) Ella, listen, tell Chloe that if you don't hear from us in next half-hour, call for back-up.

Ella: Got it. You two just be careful.

With that, Joei exited from Dan's car, sprinted over to the side of the building and made her way towards the ladder that lead to the roof. From his car, Dan watched as Joei jumped up, grabbed onto the rusty handlebars and started climbing up. Afterwards, he waited exactly five minutes before following after her. He too began climbing up the rusty ladder, where Joei awaited his arrival.

Once on the roof, they soon found and removed a small hatch that lead to the inside. In doing so, Joei and Dan found themselves walking through a dark hallway filled with rusty pipes. Throughout their walk, everything seemed quiet until they heard the sounds of barking and meowing, along with a light at the end.

Joei: Listen, do you hear that? There are cats and dogs here.

Dan: They're coming from the end of that hallway. Stay behind, okay?

Joei: Please, if there are criminals back there, I can take then out before you can even take out your gun.

By the time they reached the end of the hallway, Joei and Dan found themselves standing above a tall staircase, and facing a large area filled with cats and dogs trapped in metal cages that had been stacked. The closer they looked, the more they could see that nearly every animal that laid within each cage were indeed the stolen animals from the shelter!

In addition, the only animal who was not placed in a cage was the unchained Rottweiler guarding the area until he led out a loud bark from the sight of the man in the grey hoodie entering the facility and then placing Nana on top with the others cages.

Guy in the grey hoodie: Yo, Doc. I got that border-collie you requested.

To their utter shock, Joei and Dan stood stunned by the sight of… Mr Perez and Dr Grant entering the room! Luckily, for the pair, Perez, Dr Grant and the man in the grey hood were unaware of their presence. Giving them the best opportunity to overhear their entire conversation.

Dr Grant: It's about damn time, Chuck. Did you have trouble getting past the cops?

Chuck: Please, all I did was claim to be someone visiting a friend and the rest was like a walk in the park. Although, I still don't get why you guys wanted this little mutt when we got plenty of pups to use right here.

Mr Perez: I was wondering the same thing myself, Dr Grant. Are you sure she's ready. I'm not sure if she's big even enough for the test?

Dr Grant: She's the only border-collie we have, she's over eight-weeks old, and we have a lot riding on this, so yes, she's perfect for the test.

As the three men continued talking, the Rottweiler started sniffing around until he stopped, looked up and then suddenly started barking to get his master's attention. However…

Dr Grant: Hey! Shut up! Someone control that dog while I get the border-collie.

Chuck: Okay, boss. Hey, Fang, knock it off!

Fang: (Follows command and stops barking)

Perez: What do you think is wrong with him?

Chuck: I don't know. Maybe he's still sore from losing his tooth at the shelter. Hey, Doc, do have any more of that medication for Fang?

# The missing tooth at the shelter? I think we just found our killer dog, along with his master.

Dr Grant: You'll get it after I'm done with the border-collie! And Fang wouldn't be needing that medication if you hadn't sent him after this little pup before attacking that boy!

Dr Grant opened Nana's cage and roughly grabbed her by the scruff while she squirmed and whimpered in fear. Seeing her frightened and most likely in pain, Joei first instinct was to jump down and help, but Dan restrained her.

Joei: *Whispering* Dan, what are you doing? Can't you see what they're doing to Nana?

Dan: Yes, but, we need call in for backup first.

Joei: Okay, but not from here.

After hearing the killers/pet-snatchers unknowingly incriminate themselves, Dan and Joei took a few steps backwards until they were once again within the dark corridors. Once out of sight, Dan reached into his pocket and then called for backup.

Dan: This is Detective Espinoza; we got what appears to be an operation for an illegal animal testing. Four suspects, all males, requesting backup down at an old abandoned building down at the port.

When the request for backup was officially confirmed, Joei and Dan stepped back into the light where they continued to watch Perez and Dr Grant making their way towards the side-doors at the end of the corridor.

Coincidently, Dan and Joei noticed a smaller door leading to the same room. Therefore, allowing them to make their way towards the door, but did so carefully in order to avoid being spotted. However, upon reaching the door, Dan grabbed hold of the knob, only to discover…

Dan: *Sighs* It's locked.

Joei: Not for long. Excuse me. (Pulls out two hair-clips from her hair and then picks the lock) Ella's not the only who can pick locks on a door you know. (Hears a clink and then lightly opened the door) We're in. lets go.

Dan: (Before entering) Where did you…

Joei: I'll tell you later.

Upon entering the room next door, it revealed to be so much worse. Because what laid inside… was a surgical lab of sorts. With a cold metal examine table, along with dozens of needles sitting beside it, bottles containing chemicals on the shelves and extensively sharp tools.

Leading to the conclusion that Perez and Dr Grant were indeed secretly working together and using the innocent animals from the shelter for their illegal animal testing! And based on the events that had just occurred… Nana was going to be their next subject!

This proved to be true when Perez and Dr Grant entered the room while still roughly holing Nana's scruff. And recalling his desperate attempt to take Nana when they were back at the precinct and he kept telling Joei all those made up stories about pets going feral for no reason just so she be worried enough to give Nana away.

Joei: They stole all these animals from the shelter and used them to do illegal animal experiments.

Dan: Alex must've have witnessed the whole thing and maybe even confronted them by threating to expose them.

Joei: So they ordered Fang to attack him in order to keep him quiet before he could expose the operation. We can't let them get away with this.

Dan: And they won't.

Just moments before the duo were about to strike, Dr Grant had already aggressively set Nana down on his cold examine table, before reaching out for one of the sharp injection needles that laid beside them! Cold and scared, Nana kept trying to scrim away, but Dr Grant kept a tight grip on her!

Dr Grant: (While attempting to reach for the needle) Okay, come on, girl. Time for your first shot.

Nana: *Squealing while skimming from being held in scruff*

Dr Grant: Perez, hold her down.

Unable to watch any further, Dan finally took out his gun before Nana could be injected with the needle containing unknown serum and yelled out…

Dan: LAPD FREEZE! Put down the needle and step away from the puppy!

Unfortunately, for them, Dr Grant secretly took out his own gun from his lab-coat and began shooting at them! The moment the shots started firing, Dan and Joei were forced to split up to opposite sides of the room.

Nevertheless, while Dan was keeping Grant at bay by shooting back, Joei slid down a ladder and made her towards Nana who already ran to a safe hiding spot. Except… Perez stood in Joei's way while holding a sharp surgical knife. But not even he could stand in the way of Jophiel Dina.

(Fighting Music: Stronger by Taxiride)

Using her combat skills, Joei waited until Perez pounced at her, but she quickly dodged his attack before grabbing his knife-wielding arm, twisted his wrist, climbed on top of him and finally pinned him down to the ground using the flying triangular choke-hold. Which shortly led to Chuck entering the room, but once again, Joei easily overpowered him by using her impressive combat skills as well.

As for Dr Grant, he immediately ducked for cover when he realized he had already ran out of bullets. By the time he reloaded and prepared to shoot at Dan again, Joei grabbed a metal tray and tossed it at him like a flying-disc. Resulting in him dropping his weapon, collapsing to the ground and was then rendered unconscious.

Finally, the Rotwiller, Fang, came barking in and the moment he saw Joei, his first instinct was to attack, but before he could even move a muscle, Joei held out her hand and yelled out…

Joei: Stop!

From above, Dan witnessed as the killer dog obeyed Joei's command and stopped before being ordered to sit. As a result, Joei looked to Dan and said…

Joei: Good boy. Okay, Dan, you can come down now.

In the aftermath of taking down Perez, Dr Grant and Chuck, Dan stood astonished from what he had just seen before coming down the latter and seeing all three men groaning in pain from being beaten up by the woman he had grown attracted to up close.

In the last four years since he started working with them, Dan has witnessed Lucifer and of course Maze single handily take down bad guys without even breaking a sweat and even once saw Joei take down a killer from one of their previous cases. Along with recalling the day, she accidently broke his nose. (The Art of Catching a Killer case)

Moreover, from the way Joei fought off all three men, it showed that she obviously trained in certain martial arts. (Which she had previously mentioned on a few occasions) Furthermore, all Dan could say was…

Dan: Wow. Joei, that was amazing. Where'd you learn to fight like that?

Joei: Well, when one travels the world by themselves, they learn a few techniques from other cultures just in case anyone unfriendly decided to approach them.

Recalling Joei's precious stories about traveling the world and learning different skills, Dan now fully believed them. He struggled to believe them at first because all a lot those events would've taken years to accomplish, yet Joei remains to appear ageless.

Before continuing with his train of thought, Dan could already hear police sirens surrounding the building. Once the uniformed officers came barging in, (With Lucifer, Chloe and Ella tagging along) they first announced themselves before finding and alerting all the caged animals.

Furthermore, by the time the unis came into the lab, Dan and Joei had already placed the handcuffs on Perez, Dr Grant and Chuck. As for Fang, the police had also arrived with a pair from animal-control and sadly, Joei had the un-pleasure of watching them restrain Fang with a strong muzzle and tight leash.

Because Fang proved to be the very dog that attacked Alex Garcia and clearly had violent tendencies… he was going have to be put-down. Seeing her reaction, Dan stepped in.

Dan: Hey, you okay?

Joei: Yeah, I guess. I just feel bad for poor Fang. I mean, I know he was the one who attacked Alex, but it wasn't really his fault. He was just obeying his master's command. And now he's being forced to pay the price for it.

Dan: I know. But one things for sure, his so-called master will be accounted for his actions, I promise.

Joei: thanks. *Sighs* Okay, where's Nana? Nana? Nana? Come here, girl. It okay, you're safe now. Come on. Come on out now.

From simply hearing her voice, Nana slowly moved out from her hiding spot and the moment she saw Joei… Nana instantly ran towards and then leaped into Joei's arms.

Joei: (Holding Nana in her hands) Oh, thank goodness you're alright. (Feeling Nana lick her cheek) Oh, I'm so sorry this happened to you, girl. I promise, I'll never let anyone hurt you again.

While Joei was busy reuniting with Nana, Lucifer, Chloe and Ella finally entered the lab and Dan was the one giving the official statement to Chloe and Lucifer, whereas Ella walked up to Joei, overjoyed by sight of seeing Nana safe and sound in Joei's arms. So much so, she took it upon herself to step in and hug the two.

As for the animals that were stolen from the shelter, Chloe confirmed that while some of the cats and dogs were in fact from the shelter, there were others that belonged to some of Dr Grant's clients.

Leading to the conclusion that like his failed attempt with Joei, Dr Grant tried to convince his clients that their pets would eventually turn on them by becoming violent for no reason, in the hopes of scaring the owners enough to have them willingly hand them over to him. Completely unaware of Dr Grant's true attentions for their pets.

Nevertheless, due to the warrant for Dr Grant's arrest and with all the evidence found within his lab, all the animals he intended to experiment on will be returned to either the shelter or their owners. However, there were still a few animals without any sort of identification tags, which lead Joei to ask…

JoeI: (Hands Nana to Ella) But… some of these animals aren't even from the shelter. Does that mean they'll be transferred to another one?

Chloe: Ah… no. Some of them have them have owners so they'll be returned to them, but the others… they'll probably go to the pound.

Joei: What, no. No way, if no one clams any those animals they'll be put down and I'm not having that on my conscience.

Chloe: So, what are you going to do?

Lucifer: Oh, no. please don't tell me you're not going to bring them all back to LUX. Because it's a nightclub not a pet shop.

Joei: Not exactly. Just leave it to me.

# Lets just say, my brother's not the only one who's good at giving out favours. I was able to call in a few from some of friends of mine who on farms and they're more than willing to adopt a lot of the stolen animal while the rest will be returned to either their owners or the shelter. Although, once this story hits the news, more people will be wanting to adopt those animals.

In the aftermath of solving yet another case and helping the cats and dogs that were stolen, everyone was already prepared to drive back to the precinct. Joei was ready to travel back with Dan and even allowed Nana to sit on her lap while the others got a lift with Chloe.

During the drive back, they were passing through Sunset-Boulevard when Chloe looked up to find a large billboard with a large kitten doing a pleading face and a sign reading… 'Detective, please talk to me – Lucifer' Upon seeing this, Lucifer's first and only response was…

Lucifer: Oh, I may have forgotten to cancel that.

Moreover, by the time they all returned to the precinct, Ella and Joei were already in the lab, finishing the last of the paperwork before playing with Nana. During which, Ella couldn't help but acknowledge…

Ella: You know? Nana does look a lot happier with you.

Joei: She does, doesn't she? I just hope she likes her new home.

Ella: Wait, what new home?

Joei: Well, Nana doesn't belong in an empty pen at a shelter, does she? So I've found her live. I just hope she doesn't mind the location.

Ella: Where's the location?

Joei: Ah, well, it's in the city, there's a great view of it from a balcony garden, it's a good walking distance from the nearest park, although the building might be a bit loud sometimes with the music playing from the nightclub downstairs.

Ella: Wait? Are you saying…?

Joei: I'm taking Nana home with me. Like you said, we have a bond and I'd like to see where it goes.

Ella: Aw, man, that's awesome, Joei! (Happily hugs Joei) Looks like you found your pet.

Joei: Indeed I did. (Picks up Nana) You hear that girl? You're coming home with me.

Nana: *Barks*

Joei: (Gently placing Nana on the examine) *Sighs* Who would've thought that it was case that brought us together?

Ella: You know, specking of, you and Dan able to solve this case pretty well together, huh?

Joei: (While playing with Nana and her pink bone) Yeah, and he was great help.

Ella: Really? Would you say this case had a way of bringing you two closer together?

Joei: Uh, I suppose. Why do you ask?

Ella: Oh, no reason. I'm just glad to see two of my dearest friends working so well together.

Joei: Okay, Ella, what is it?

Ella: What is what?

Joei: Well, you're acting the way you usually do when you want learn about the developing relationship between Chloe and my brother. Expect now, you're doing it with me.

Ella: What? *Pfft* That is… *Pfft* That's crazy. You're crazy.

Nana: *Tilts her head while still holding toy bone to her disbelief*

Joei: *Raising an eyebrow*

Ella: Okay. So there's a slight chance I might know that someone here at the precinct might be totally into you.

Joei: Where'd you hear that from?

Ella: Oh, trust me, sister, I can totally smell the smoke from the scorching flame that happens when a certain someone sees you walking by.

Joei: Really? And who might that be?

Ella: Ah, well, you know him very well. in fact… you and him just solved a major case together that saved a lot pets today. Along with the little cutie who's going home with you today.

Joei: Wait, Dan?

Ella: Mm-hmm.

Joei: No way.

Ella: Way. He's totally got the hot's for you.

# Dan likes me? I mean, I'm really flattered and grateful he helped me save Nana, but… I don't know. He's a great person, he works harder than anyone, he's a wonderful father and I absolutely adore his daughter, but me and him?

Although she did appreciated his affections, Joei was unsure how to approach it. After all they're not only colleagues, they're also great friends. Therefore, like Dan's conflicted feelings, Joei didn't want to wreck the current status of their relationship either. Especially since Dan has finally recovered from losing Charlotte Richards.

Anyway, by the time the girls finished their conversation, Joei was departing from the lab while holding her beautiful borer-collie that had officially become her new pet in her arms. To show her excitement, Joei decided share her news with Chloe

Joei: Hey, Chloe, guess what? I'm adopting Nana. She's coming with home with me.

Chloe: That's great. I'm really happy for you. You deserve a great complain that probably wasn't even sent to you.

Joei: (Hears the sour tone within Chloe's voice and decides to acknowledge it) Okay, sensing a sour tone here. What's wrong? Is it about that billboard of sunset…?

Chloe: No, no, this isn't about that… No, I'm really glad that you have found a great complain, Joei. You clearly earned a sweet loving pet that's free to it's own life and probably wasn't even sent to cross paths with you.

Joei: Okay, Chloe, I'm sorry, alright. I'm sorry you found out about being a gift, I'm sorry we didn't tell you about it sooner and I'm especially sorry that my gobshite of a brother was the one who did. But is this really how you want to leave things between you and Lucifer? With him returning Hell and you not letting him help resovle things?

Chloe: It's not that easy, Joei.

Joei: Yes it is. All you have to do is see him and simply hear him out before it's time for him to go.

Chloe: I don't know if I can.

Joei: Well, can you at least do it as a favour to him? I mean, given everything's that's happened between you two, I'd say Luci deserves a chance to be heard. Don't you?

Chloe didn't want to admit it, but she knew, once again, Joei was right. Regardless of his mistakes and flaws, Lucifer has always proven countless times of just how much he cares about her. And knowing he will be returning to the very place he's always dreaded in order to protect her, again, Chloe knew, she couldn't let things between them end like this.

With her, constantly ignoring and avoiding him without even bothering to give him a chance to let him help her through their complicated dilemma.

Despite it being hard to discover that the only reason she exists on Earth was only to be used as a pawn in God's plan that involved crossing paths with Lucifer, Chloe somehow knew, she'll never get the clarity she desperately needed unless she confronts it first.

Moreover, Joei was preparing to take Nana to her new home when she found herself standing in front of Dan.

# If some of you recall, I am a love detector, so I'd know if someone was attracted to me. I didn't think it was possible but from the way Dan looked at me... I knew. And all I could say was.

Joei: Hi.

Dan: Hi. *Briefly pauses to think before saying… * So, uh, Ella tells me that you've decided to take Nana in as your officially pet.

Joei: Yeah, I have.

Dan: Well, I can't think of anyone better than you to take care of her.

Joei: Thanks. And I can't think anyone else who could've helped save her than you. You're were a great help today.

Dan: Oh, come on. All I did was keep Grant distracted long enough for you to single handily take him down.

Joei: *Giggles* I'd say it was a team effort.

Dan: Yeah. you could say that.

In that moment, all Dan wanted to do was to continue gazing into Joei's beautiful blue-green-ish eyes and finally, finally find the courage to simply ask her out on at least one date.

In the beginning, Dan only kept thinking negatively about how a relationship between him and Joei could fail, yet, the more he looked at her, the more his negative thoughts began to slowly fade away. So much so, he started finding the courage to say…

Dan: Hey, Jo, uh, I was wondering if…

Joei: Yes?

Dan: Well, ah… if… you're not doing anything… sometime later or… in the nearby future…

Joei: Uh-huh…?

# At first, I wanted to stop him, but… I didn't want to. Maybe it was because I wanted to wait until he finished so I could confirm what I already knew and then let him down gently. Or… it was the fact that I thought he looked cute when he was struggling with his words and maybe… I small part of me thought of saying 'yes.' Sadly, before Dan was about to say what he wanted to say…

Lucifer: Jophiel, it's time to go.

Joei: In a second, brother. Sorry, Dan, you were going to say?

Dan: Ah, I was just wondering if…

Lucifer: Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, sister, but I'm afraid time is currently not on my side. And we need to have to a little sibling chat at home.

Joei: Alright, alright, I'm coming, jeez. Listen, Dan, I'm sorry…

Dan: No, no, don't worry it's fine.

Joei: Okay. But will definitely talk about this later, right?

Dan: *Simply nods before watching Joei leave with Nana remaining in her arms*

Unknowingly to two the both of them, Chloe was secretly watching them from her desk. She observed as the father of her child and her best friend… were flirting. Just from looking, Chloe could clearly see Dan's affections for Joei because she had previously seen the look on Dan's face on only two occasions. The first was when they first got together and second was when he started falling for Charlotte Richards.

Furthermore, seeing Dan finding the courage to at least try and say wanted to say to Joei, is what inspired Chloe to finally pick up her phone and reach out to Lucifer. The question was, what should she say once he dialled his number?

# On our way home, we stopped by the pet shop to pick up a few necessities for Nana. You know a basket, blankets, bowels, toys, etc. Anyway, once I finally brought Nana into my flat…

Joei: Well, Nana, here we are. Welcome to your new home.

The moment, Joei placed Nana on the floor of her flat, Nana's first instinct was to run around while sniffing and jumping all around. Even attempting to climb up the couch. However, like any other pet with owner, Joei's first command was…

Joei: Ah, ah, ah! No fur on the couch.

Nana: *Pouts before obeying command*

Lucifer: Well, great to see that things our working out in your favour, Joei. Looks like I didn't have to make a favour for because you had everything sorted.

Joei: Oh, come now, brother, don't be so dramatic.

Lucifer: Dramatic? How am I being dramatic? The Detective still won't talk to me, which means I can't help her resolve her issues about being a gift from God, and this is looking more and more like my last official day on Earth.

Joei: Okay, maybe we can… (Get's interupped by the sound of Lucifer's phone receiving a text) Who's texting you?

Lucifer: Its… it's the Detective. She says wants to talk to me.

So sorry this took so long. But I hope you've liked reading this either way. Thank you very much for your patience.